Bridgeport private school says claims against tutor charged with assaulting students 'disturbing'

Jonas Sainvil has been charged with seven counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and eight counts of risk of injury to a minor.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/achievement-first-bridgeport-academy-jonas-sainvil-19429413.php

Family of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath seeking at least $15M in wrongful death lawsuit

The lawsuits accuse Ronald and Stacie Rich of hosting an underage drinking party at their home May 14, 2022.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-shelton-james-mcgrath-stabbing-19419928.php

Car crashes into Bridgeport home on North Avenue, official says

No one was seriously hurt Monday night when a car crashed into a Bridgeport home on North Avenue, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-car-crashes-house-north-avenue-19430310.php

State expands Bridgeport program that offers home visits to families of newborns: 'A lifeline'

Called Family Bridge, the program is currently open to the families of newborns from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-hospital-newborns-health-care-19428923.php

Westport police warn of coyote attacks on dogs, offer tips to keep pets safe

Westport police are warning residents and offering safety tips after recent coyote attacks on dogs in town.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-ct-coyote-attacks-how-to-protect-dog-pets-19428377.php

Person stabbed in head in Bridgeport fight that injured two others, official says

A Bridgeport official says three people, including one who was stabbed in the head, were injured in a fight early Monday on Iranistan Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-iranistan-avenue-fight-stabbing-19428309.php

Woman stabbed in Bridgeport on Park Avenue, official says

A Bridgeport official said a woman was stabbed in her thigh in the 1200 block of Park Avenue late Sunday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-park-avenue-woman-stabbed-19428291.php

At least 3 pedestrians struck in Bridgeport in 1 day, official says

A Bridgeport official said at least one pedestrian was injured in a series of unrelated crashes that occurred throughout the day on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-pedestrians-hit-orchard-housatonic-main-19428277.php

Police: Woman suspected in Stratford armed robbery may be 'armed and dangerous'

Stratford said that the two other suspects have been detained but they are still looking for the third suspect, 37-year-old Brittany Rondeau of Marlborough.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-motor-inn-armed-robbery-rondeau-19427287.php

Stratford approves 40-unit apartment building near Success Village on Bridgeport border

The owner of a building that straddles Stratford’s border with Bridgeport has won approval to expand the structure into a 40-unit apartment complex.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-approves-40-unit-apartment-complex-19423830.php

Trumbull's Booth Hill school principal retiring after 17 years; 'He will be truly missed'

Superintendent Martin Semmel said the district is looking for a new principal and there is a "great deal of interest" in the position.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-booth-hill-principal-retires-19416621.php

Bridgeport fire on Merritt Street displaces 11 people, including four children, officials say

Crews controlled the structure fire in the 400 block of Merritt Street in Bridgeport in about 45 minutes, and nobody was injured, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fire-merritt-displaced-19426259.php

Bridgeport police investigate overnight shooting on Orchard Street

A person was injured in a shooting on Orchard Street early Saturday, Bridgeport police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-orchard-street-shooting-police-19426140.php

Laid off Sikorsky engineers face robust but uneven job market — 'Maybe I'll just be a grandpa'

According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the state has added nearly 19,000 net jobs over the last year, but only 400 positions in manufacturing. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/laid-sikorsky-engineers-face-robust-uneven-job-19420764.php

Trumbull Center gets OK to combine 50 residential units and retail space on property

The building is expected to have improved parking, sidewalks for better connectivity and a green space for socializing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-center-mixed-use-project-19421279.php

Video shows CT state police trooper struck by vehicle on I-95 in Bridgeport

State police said a trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on I-95 in Bridgeport during a traffic stop this month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trooper-struck-vehicle-i95-bridgeport-traffic-stop-19425044.php

Shelton stabbing suspect facing assault, strangulation charges, held on $500K bond

The suspect in the stabbing, 38-year-old Christopher Graham, remained held in lieu of $500,000 bond Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/christopher-graham-shelton-stabbing-19424477.php

CT lawyer pleads not guilty to bringing loaded gun into courthouse

Austin Ryan McGuigan, 53, faces a single charge of carrying a firearm in a prohibited location.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/austin-mcguigan-gun-courthouse-plead-19422804.php

Stratford approves Housatonic River shipyard, boat storage facility on Sniffens Lane

A Stratford-based boat repair and construction business has been given the green light to build a new shipyard at the mouth of the Housatonic River. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-cooley-marine-housatonic-river-shipyard-19422292.php

Bridgeport man charged with sexually assaulting three children four years ago

Police charged Eric Acevedo with sexual and risk of injury to a child after he returned from Puerto Rico.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/eric-acevedo-sex-assault-bridgeport-19420797.php

Stamford daycare worker accused of spraying child with bleach to appear in Bridgeport court

Police said the defendant claims she mistook the spray bottle for one filled with water.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-stamford-norwalk-police-daycare-19422226.php

Stratford hotel, yacht club among six businesses cited for priority item health violations

Priority item violations are considered to be the most serious infractions and must be corrected within 72 hours.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/records-6-stratford-businesses-cited-health-code-19420349.php

Former Derby mayor candidate sentenced to jail time for charge related to Jan. 6 riot

The former candidate for Derby mayor pleaded guilty in January to a federal misdemeanor connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gino-digiovanni-jan-6-riot-jail-sentence-19420666.php

Bridgeport Superior Court judge excuses chief public defender from jury duty

Before lawyers could ask the standard questions of a potential juror, Superior Court Judge Tracy Lee Dayton excused TaShun Bowden-Lewis from serving.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/tashun-bowden-lewis-public-defender-jury-duty-19418050.php

Bridgeport man, 29, wounded in Garden Street shooting, police say

Bridgeport police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said the man was shot in the leg and sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident shortly after 12 a.m. Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-garden-st-shooting-29-city-man-hurt-19420070.php

Stratford council member Kaitlyn Shake to challenge state Rep. Laura Dancho for 120th District seat

"Stratford residents need a trusted voice in Hartford to get the job done," Kaitlyn Shake said in a statement. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/elections/article/stratford-kaitlyn-shake-laura-dancho-politics-19417815.php

Officials: Bridgeport fire marshal dies suddenly

Flags in Bridgeport will be flown at half staff until further notice, city officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fire-marshal-dies-suddenly-19418766.php

In Photos: Bridgeport remembers L'Ambiance Plaza tragedy that killed 28

The new apartment complex in downtown Bridgeport collapsed in 1987 and killed 28 people.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/lambiance-plaza-collapse-rmemorial-2024-bridgeport-19416258.php

Stratford wants ex-employee allegedly caught fishing while collecting workers' comp to repay $11K

The man was reportedly caught on camera putting siding on his house and fishing with his daughter while out on workers' compensation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-workers-compensation-19416440.php

Bridgeport reentry office for ex-offenders, founded in 2016, gets fourth director in staff shakeup

Bridgeport's reentry office for returning offenders sees another shake-up at the top with its fourth new boss in less than 8 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/new-head-announced-for-bridgeport-re-entry-office-19416374.php

Prosecutors want jail time for former Derby mayor candidate for charge related to Jan. 6 riot

Gino DiGiovanni Jr. pleaded guilty in January to a federal misdemeanor connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gino-digiovanni-derby-mayor-capitol-riot-19415656.php

Texas lab hopes to identify Connecticut cold case murder victim found charred in 1993

The Texas-based forensic genetic genealogy lab Othram Inc. is crowd-funding to solve a 1993 cold case murder of an unidentified woman found charred in Bridgeport. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jane-doe-othram-lab-bridgeport-murder-19416287.php

Bridgeport schools to close Bridgeport Learning Center this summer, amid protest

The about 50 students who attend Bridgeport Learning Center are expected to be reassigned to one of three different schools after the facility closes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-close-bridgeport-learning-19410991.php

Why the Trumbull bridge support that was site of fatal April 10 crash on Route 8 had no guardrail

Police said the vehicle crossed both southbound lanes on Route 8 and struck the support column of the White Plains Road overpass.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/route-8-crash-trumbull-highway-guardrails-dot-ct-19403672.php

Person stabbed in assault with dangerous weapon on John Street, Bridgeport official says

The official did not specify when the incident occurred, but said the victim of the stabbing on John Street had been privately transported to the hospital.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-john-st-stabbing-19414307.php

Bridgeport phasing out tinted windows on police cruisers

Bridgeport's police chief has decided to gradually do away with patrol vehicles that have darkened windows to make his officers more accessible to the public.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-chief-phasing-out-tinted-cars-19412014.php

Study: Trumbull teen alcohol use rate dropped from 37% to 6% since 2007

The adolescent population in Trumbull has one of the lowest percentages of alcohol use in Fairifeld County, according to the survey data.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-tpaud-survey-school-district-19410314.php

Suspect in Fairfield carjacking of BMW that owner listed for sale online gets six years in plea deal

Trevon Crowe pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and carrying a pistol without a permit Feb. 20. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-bmw-carjack-trevon-crowe-19412224.php

Veteran Bridgeport police officer demoted, suspended following internal investigation, official says

John Gale, a Bridgeport police officer of 24 years, has been demoted and suspended following an internal investigation, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-john-gale-demoted-suspended-19412033.php

Juvenile, adult charged with unrelated crimes at scene of Bridgeport shooting that killed teen

A juvenile and an adult were charged with unrelated crimes at the scene of the Bridgeport shooting that killed 17-year-old Romain Sterling, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/romain-sterling-bridgeport-fatal-shooting-charged-19411516.php

Bridgeport's $27K logo is a no-go — 'At least we have an idea of what we don't like'

Over a year after a Norwalk firm was hired to help design a new emblem to better market Bridgeport, the mayor's office announced that the project will not be moving forward.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-will-not-have-a-new-city-logo-afterall-19409892.php

Monroe's unsolved child murder: An author looks to shed new light on Renee Freer's cold case

Erik Hanson is writing a book about the cold case murder of Renee Freer, looking to restart the conversation about her death.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-cold-case-renee-freer-19397518.php

Bridgeport man, 27, found dead in Massachusetts house, police say

Police say they are investigating the death of Brooks Hood, 27, of Bridgeport, who was found in a Framingham home with trauma to his body.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brooks-hood-bridgeport-found-dead-famingham-mass-19410486.php

Masked thieves steal thousands in jewelry in smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall, police say

Trumbull police say masked thieves stolen thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from the Kay Jewelers store in the Trumbull Mall Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-thieves-steal-thousands-kay-jewelry-19410364.php

Bridgeport man charged with shooting Norwalk motorist on I-95 declines 12-year plea deal

Kimani Williams, 31, is suspected of shooting a Norwalk man on I-95 in Fairfield April 1, 2022.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kimani-williams-i95-shooting-2022-19408171.php

Bridgeport chief: 81 of 268 cops eligible to retire soon — 'kind of scary'

Despite aggressive recruitment, Bridgeport is still lagging on its police department staffing, and 81 officers will be eligible to retire over the coming years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-retirements-eligible-2027-19407530.php

Connecticut leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ by Sikorsky’s plan to lay off hundreds of workers

Local leaders expressed disappointment after Sikorsky confirmed plans to layoff as many as 400 employees in Connecticut. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sikorsky-layoffs-scout-helicopter-stratford-ct-19407703.php

Crews on scene of structure fire in Westport, department says

Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire, a Westport Fire Department staff member said Wednesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-house-fire-hunt-club-lane-19407671.php

Stratford Board of Education has two plans to balance head count at town's schools. What are they?

The BOE aims to adopt an overhauled redistricting plan for the district’s schools by fall 2025 and intends to hold a series of public forums.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/stratford-board-of-education-redistrict-schools-19405815.php

Felon accused of brandishing gun while banging on Milford motel room door, police say

The Milford Police Department said officers responded to an Old Gate Lane motel after a woman called saying a man with a gun was banging at her door Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-old-gate-lane-motel-brandished-gun-felon-19405982.php

Former Easton Police Chief John Solomon III recalled for decades of work in law enforcement

John Solomon III served in the Easton Police Department from 1995 through 2012, according to his obituary. He died April 13 at age 82.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/easton-former-police-chief-john-solomon-dead-82-19404204.php

Police: Vehicle crashes into Shelton condo building, responding firefighter injured

A vehicle drove through a building at Daybreak Ridge condominiums on River Road in Shelton Tuesday morning, police said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-car-condo-crash-river-road-19405747.php

Man charged in Fairfield with attempted murder in domestic stabbing, police say

Fairfield police were called to Mountain Laurel Road Sunday night for what was determined to be a domestic incident and arrested Robert Van Weddle. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-robert-van-weddle-arrest-stabbing-19404211.php

Former mayor candidate seeks dismissal of Bridgeport Housing Authority's defamation suit

Ex-mayoral candidate John Gomes has filed a motion asking a judge to throw out a defamation lawsuit by Bridgeport's housing authority.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gomes-asks-court-to-toss-bridgeport-housing-suit-19397816.php

Report: Trumbull Mall no longer town's top taxpayer after value drops by half from 2014-2023

Trumbull Mall lost over half of its assessed value over the past decade and is now the town's second highest taxpayer, new report shows.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-taxpayer-audit-report-19397631.php

Bridgeport police tighten security at synagogues, mosques in wake of Israel-Iran tensions

Bridgeport police said there would be extra security measures taken at city mosques and synagogues on Sunday in the wake of Iran's attack on Israel.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-israel-iran-conflict-increased-security-19402334.php

Trumbull's former Nichols Library to have new educational purpose

Monroe-based Transition Services of Fairfield County, LLC will renovate the 101-year-old building into an educational facility for young adults with developmental disabilities.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-nichols-library-transition-ct-19357448.php

Bridgeport superintendent pitches new education tax to help fund cash-strapped school system

The tax proposal comes as the council weighs the superintendent’s $309 million budget plan for next year.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-chief-pitches-new-education-tax-19395983.php

Stratford group hoping to build Globe replica at former Shakespeare site now seeking new location

An organization that hoped to build a Globe Theatre replica on Shakespeare theater site is now looking at Stamford and Middletown for potential homes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-group-hoping-build-globe-replica-looks-19398056.php

State Rep. David Rutigliano announces run for another term in Trumbull

State Representative David Rutigliano announced he is running for reelection and said affordability is a priority of his campaign.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-house-representative-david-rutigliano-19394125.php

Westport man had kids in the car during DUI crash in I-95, state police say

A man police say crashed into a concrete barrier while driving under the influence of drugs with his children in the car was arrested Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-dui-driver-crashed-kids-in-car-arrested-19399318.php

Suspect who rejected 35-year plea deal in Bridgeport shooting now faces 45 years after conviction

The victim, 21-year-old Jamel Hayden, was found fatally shot in his car shortly after about noon Aug. 28, 2021.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/syshone-joyner-bridgeport-jamel-hayden-19397892.php

Eight Valley eateries cited for priority item violations in March health inspections

Eight eateries of the more than 40 inspected throughout Ansonia, Derby and Seymour last month were cited for priority item violations.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/eight-valley-eateries-cited-priority-violations-19390492.php

What's next for Trumbull Mall? Study results expected within weeks, officials say

Consulting firm representatives and town officials said the mall study is being finalized for potential investors.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-study-stantec-market-feasibility-19384102.php

Food Bazaar nears opening at ex-Bridgeport Stop & Shop location

Although an opening date has yet to be announced, the new Bridgeport Food Bazaar is expected to launch this summer. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/new-food-bazaar-coming-to-bridgeport-19395955.php

Ansonia man, 78, spared jail for sex assault of intellectually disabled man

The victim "felt helpless and hopeless" during the September 2022 ordeal, a prosecutor said in court.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/charles-montefusco-ansonia-sex-assault-19395937.php

Stratford's Little Pub approved again to operate 'food truck park' at seawall in Lordship

The owner of Little Pub has been given the green light to offer outdoor dining and live music in Stratford's Lordship for the second summer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-s-little-pub-wins-reapproval-operate-19394647.php

Judge refuses to block investigation of racial profiling allegations against Bridgeport police

Richard J. Buturla, who represents the city in the case, said the city would decide whether to file an appeal.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-courts-racism-19385405.php

Stratford man previously jailed twice for child porn pleads guilty again, sentenced to 12 years

Jaime Diaz's guilty plea to first-degree possession of child pornography was at least his fourth conviction for similar conduct.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jaime-diaz-child-porn-prison-19393926.php

Fiery crash closes both sides of Route 8 in Bridgeport, police say

State police said the fiery car crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Route 8 near Exit 7 in Bridgeport

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-route-8-closed-car-crash-fire-19395201.php

Stratford redistricting could turn town elementary school into sixth grade academy

The Stratford school board is weighing redistricting plans, including a proposal to convert Chapel Street Elementary School into a dedicated academy for sixth grade students. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-school-redistricting-proposals-chapel-st-19393368.php

Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change

Middletown-based Budr Cannabis is seeking a zoning change to open a recreational shop at Bridgeport's warm-weather music venue that would operate year round.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/middletown-budr-cannabis-bridgeport-amphitheater-19393585.php

Trumbull officials: School drop-off traffic is a district-wide safety issue

The Board of Finance approved a $40,000 district-wide traffic study following safety concerns due to overflow of car traffic during morning drop-off.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-school-district-traffic-study-18667077.php

Bridgeport shooting targeted person in car, police say

Bridgeport police say a person who was inside a car on Kossuth Street was targeted but not injured in a shooting Monday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-kossuth-street-19393086.php

Threats at Bridgeport apartment lead to discovery of loaded stolen gun, police say

Bridgeport police said 23-year-old Kamali Cennamo threatened a victim at the PT Barnum Apartments on Bird Street on Monday evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-threats-stolen-gun-pt-barnum-apartments-19393078.php

Bridgeport, Westport eclipse viewings draw big crowds Monday — 'It's a concert for science'

Families, field trips and locals flocked to the site in search of solar glasses and later to join the afternoon crowd gazing at the sky.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/solar-eclipse-bridgeport-total-sacred-heart-19391805.php

Stratford shopping center sold to New Jersey businessman for $3M, records show

A New Jersey businessman has purchased a Stratford shopping center with a gym and car rental service for $3 million, according to town records. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/new-jersey-businessman-buys-stratford-shopping-19387970.php

Bridgeport fire crews battle blaze on Colorado Avenue, officials say

Bridgeport fire officials say crews battled a blaze on Colorado Avenue Sunday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fire-crews-battle-blaze-on-colorado-ave-19390688.php

Southport home, 187 years old, damaged in fire, chief says

Fairfield fire officials say a 187-year-old home on Center Street was damaged in a fire started by embers from a fireplace on Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/southport-home-damaged-in-fire-fairfield-center-st-19390496.php

Ganim's budget plan gives $15K stipends to all 20 Bridgeport council members

Bridgeport's City Council members will see their stipends increase from $11,000 to $15,000 under the proposed municipal budget submitted by Mayor Joe Ganim. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-council-weighs-4-000-stipend-boost-19387663.php

Stratford mayor gives emergency services $800K hike as part of $260M budget plan

Stratford's public safety agencies are set to receive an $800,000 increase in funding next year as a part of Mayor Laura Hoydick’s proposed budget. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-mayor-hoydick-police-fire-budget-19387516.php

Judge denies Bridgeport councilwoman special probation

Superior Court Judge Maria del Pilar Gonzalez stated it is unlikely that Eneida Martinez will offend again, but denied her application for accelerated rehabilitation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/enedia-martinez-probation-keystone-nyair-nixon-19387934.php

Up to 1,000 more Bridgeport households get property tax break, officials say

The Bridgeport City Council just increased the eligibility for an existing senior/disabled tax relief program to accommodate an estimated 1,000 more households, including more middle-income residents.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-expands-tax-relief-program-19385299.php

Bridgeport man pleads guilty in 2021 fatal shooting of Ansonia man

Dondre Nesmith, 28, is scheduled to be sentenced June 6.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ansonia-police-dondre-nesmith-flores-19385666.php

Norwalk-based Choice Pet opens in Trumbull, the company's 19th location

Norwalk-based Choice Pet opened a new location in Trumbull at 37 Monroe Tpke. The location was formerly home to Pet Valu and A to Z Pet Shop.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-choice-pet-new-store-19379806.php

One Trumbull business issued priority item health violations in March inspections

Out of 25 Trumbull businesses that were inspected in March, only one received priority item violations, the most serious.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-health-inspection-priority-march-19379815.php

Fourth defendant pleads guilty in botched Bridgeport apartment robbery, officials say

Federal authorities said Kareem Porter, 25, of Waterbury also known as "Reem," pleaded guilty in the failed robbery of a Bridgeport apartment in 2023.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-apartment-robbery-kareem-porter-guilty-19385212.php

Bridgeport suit states UI power line plan would disrupt Little Liberia neighborhood, Barnum Museum

Bridgeport claims UI is pursuing profits over community interest in its plan that the city claims would disrupt historically sensitive areas.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/barnum-bridgeport-monopole-siting-council-ui-19383554.php

Milford man gets six years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting relative; 'I apologize'

"I'm very sorry for all the pain and suffering that I've caused," Eric Stoughton said in court. "I think about how much it worse it could haven every day."

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-court-eric-stoughton-19383640.php

Stratford seeks feedback on competing Shakespeare theater plans featuring food court, amphitheater

Stratford is seeking input on competing plans for a new performing arts complex at the Shakespeare Theater site, five years after arsonists destroyed the venue. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-shakespeare-plans-food-court-19383474.php

Stratford man sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his mother

“This is a tragic case,” said Superior Court Judge Tracy Lee Dayton in sentencing Thomas Walker for murder. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-court-thomas-walker-police-19383452.php

Bridgeport developer gets $3.5M in CT funds for East End development, eyes summer opening

Developer Anthony Stewart finally has access $3.5 million in state funds to complete his delayed East End supermarket/restaurant project.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/new-timeline-for-bridgeport-s-honey-locust-square-19379146.php

Bridgeport city official charged with DUI after crashing into tree, police say

Bridgeport's budget chief Nestor Nkwo was arrested for DUI after police said he crashed into a tree on Park Avenue on Friday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-budget-director-nestor-nkwo-dui-arrest-19381875.php

Stratford rejects plans for 19-home subdivision off Broadbridge Ave.

Stratford officials have rejected a controversial proposal to build a 19-home subdivision in the town’s north end due to environmental concerns. 

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Despite pressure, Bridgeport council refuses to rescind Middle East cease-fire resolution

Bridgeport's City Council on Monday rejected an effort to revoke a Middle East cease-fire resolution passed Jan. 2 despite weeks of pressure.

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Bridgeport man who sexually assaulted 4-year-old in wife's daycare center gets 8-year sentence

A jury deliberated a day and a half before finding German Tejada guilty.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/german-tejada-daycare-sex-assault-bridgeport-19381023.php

Fairfield churches, BJ's among those to file suit against UI monopole decision

Three more lawsuits urge judge to overturn UI's plan to put monopoles through Fairfield.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/siting-council-ui-monopoles-fairfield-bjs-19379144.php

Bridgeport sets new rules, eliminates same-day city hall marriages for non residents

Out-of-towners who want to get married at Bridgeport's downtown government center must schedule an appointment starting next month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-sets-new-city-hall-marriage-rules-19379729.php

Former New Canaan cop charged in dogs' deaths pleads guilty to gun, explosives charges in Stratford

David Rivera, who is also facing numerous charges of animal cruelty, pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/david-rivera-new-canaan-stratford-police-dogs-19379294.php

Bridgeport police ID men killed in shooting that wounded two others on Stratford Avenue

Bridgeport police say Richard Davis and Tayvon Geter were killed Saturday night in a shooting that wounded two others on Stratford Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-stratford-avenue-davis-geter-19378849.php

Delayed, over-budget Bridgeport flood control project on track for $47M federal boost

Resilient Bridgeport is set to receive an added $47.5 million from the federal government after the budget spiked past the original $40.8 million.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/more-fed-dollars-coming-for-bridgeport-flooding-19375419.php